Perks: meaning, definitions and examples

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perks

 

[ pษœหrks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

employee benefits

Perks are special privileges or benefits that come with a job or position, in addition to one's salary. These perks can include things like free meals, company cars, or extra vacation days.

Synonyms

advantages, benefits, privileges.

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Word Description / Examples
perks

Used to describe additional advantages or bonuses that come with a job or position, often informal and related to extra treats or non-salary rewards.

  • One of the perks of working here is the free coffee and snacks.
  • She enjoys job perks like gym memberships and company outings.
benefits

Typically used in a more formal setting to describe positive outcomes, usually referring to health insurance, retirement plans, or other resources provided to employees by employers.

  • One of the job benefits includes dental insurance.
  • Regular exercise has numerous health benefits.
privileges

Often implies special rights or advantages given to a particular person or group, sometimes perceived as exclusive or unearned, potentially carrying a negative connotation.

  • She has the privilege to access the executive lounge.
  • With great power comes great responsibility and privilege.
advantages

Refers to favorable circumstances or conditions that increase the likelihood of success or benefit; it can be used in various formal and informal contexts.

  • Living close to the office has its advantages.
  • He has an advantage in the competition thanks to his experience.

Examples of usage

  • Employees at the tech company enjoy perks such as a gym membership and catered lunches.
  • One of the perks of being a flight attendant is the opportunity to travel to different countries.
  • The CEO of the company receives perks such as a private jet and a personal assistant.

Translations

Translations of the word "perks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น benefรญcios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorteile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keuntungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะฐะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korzyล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นๅ…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avantages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventajas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท avantajlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜œํƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝhody

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝhody

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆๅˆฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugodnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกvinningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผnlรผklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventajas

Etymology

The word 'perks' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century as an abbreviation of 'perquisites', which referred to various benefits or privileges received in addition to one's regular salary. Over time, 'perks' became the commonly used term to describe such additional benefits in the workplace.

See also: perk.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,443, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.